Litigation Associate

Friday Workforce Solutions; Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point (NC, NC, NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Friday Services, the trusted staffing partner for leading law firms, seeks a Management-Side Employment Litigation Associate in Winston-Salem, NC. The attorney will work with experienced employment litigators on workplace disputes, handling research, pleadings, discovery, and strategy while coordinating with clients and the team.

This role emphasizes collaboration, professional development, and ownership of work.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of litigation experience
• Employment law experience preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Sound judgment and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Initiative, accountability, and collaboration
• Admission to the North Carolina Bar or eligibility via UBE score
• Strong academic credentials

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other case materials
• Support litigation strategy and case management
• Manage multiple matters and deadlines
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients through the litigation process
• Work independently while staying connected to the legal team

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation

Employment law

Client communication

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

This opportunity is presented by Friday Services, the trusted staffing partner for leading law firms, seeking highly qualified legal professionals to propel their growth and expansion.

MANAGEMENT-SIDE EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION ASSOCIATE Winston-Salem, North Carolina | 3–5 Years of Experience

Friday Services is partnering with an established law firm to recruit an associate for its management-side Labor and Employment practice in Winston-Salem. This opening may be a strong fit for an attorney who enjoys substantive litigation work while also valuing collaboration, professional development, and ownership of their work. You will work in practices recognized as top-tier alongside attorneys who have received national recognition, yet with an annual hourly billable target of 1800, you won't sacrifice work/life balance. Attorneys throughout North Carolina who are open to the Winston-Salem market are encouraged to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The associate will work alongside experienced employment attorneys on workplace disputes and litigation matters. Responsibilities may include:

• Conducting legal research and preparing written analysis
• Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and other case materials
• Supporting litigation strategy and case management
• Managing multiple matters and competing deadlines
• Collaborating with attorneys and clients throughout the litigation process
• Working independently while remaining connected to the broader legal team

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Three to five years of litigation experience
• Employment law experience preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Sound judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Initiative, accountability, and a collaborative working style
• Admission to the North Carolina Bar or eligibility to seek admission using a qualifying UBE score
• Strong academic credentials

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package supporting employees’ health, financial well-being, and time away from work. Additional details will be shared with qualified candidates during the recruitment process.

ABOUT THE SEARCH

This opening is presented by Friday Services as the firm’s trusted recruiting partner. Friday Services is assisting with the search and is not the employer of record. Qualified applicants will have an opportunity to learn more about the firm, team, work, and expectations during the recruitment process. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.